On July 29, 1966, there was another military coup led by officers from Northern Nigeria and Lt. Col Yakubu Gowon became head of state.
Na Julai 29, 1966, enwere mbuso agha ọzọ nke ndị agha si n'mpaghara ugwu nke Naịjirịa duuru na Lt. Col. Yakubu Gowon bụ onye isi ala.